Makeup stencils and kits

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to makeup stencils and kits. The makeup stencil includes a surface defining an outer region, a plurality of cutouts in the outer region, and at least one indicium located about a periphery of the outer region between a pair of the plurality of cutouts. Each cutout is so dimensioned for application of a makeup therethrough.

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic applications, and,more particularly, to makeup stencils and kits.

BACKGROUND

A makeup stencil serves as a guide for applying makeup, e.g., aneyeliner. Such makeup stencils include a plurality of cutouts having apre-defined shape for applying makeup.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure, in part, is directed to makeup stencils and kitsthat address certain of the limitations of conventional approaches forapplying makeup, particularly, an eyeliner. In conventional processes,applying a substantially symmetric makeup can be difficult orcumbersome. For example, the user may apply makeup on each eye, and thenmake adjustments to achieve a substantially symmetric shape. Thisprocess may be time-consuming, particularly, if the user needs torepeatedly make incremental adjustments to the makeup. Moreover, if theuser has slightly asymmetric facial features, the user may wish toaccount for this and make suitable adjustments to achieve asubstantially symmetric makeup relative to the facial features, whichcan further be time-consuming. Thus, there has developed a need for amakeup stencil that can make applying a substantially symmetric makeupquick, reliable, and user-friendly.

One non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure is directed to amakeup stencil including a surface defining an outer region, a pluralityof cutouts in the outer region, and at least one indicium located abouta periphery of the outer region between a pair of the plurality ofcutouts. Each cutout is so dimensioned for application of a makeuptherethrough.

Another non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure is directed to amakeup kit including a packaging tray and a makeup stencil removablycoupled to the packaging tray. The makeup stencil includes a surfacedefining an outer region, a plurality of cutouts in the outer region,and at least one indicium located about a periphery of the outer regionbetween a pair of the plurality of cutouts. Each cutout is sodimensioned for application of a makeup therethrough.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the presentdisclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed descriptionwhen taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a makeup kit according to a non-limitingembodiment of the present disclosure including a makeup stencil;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the makeup kit shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of the makeup stencil shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic illustrating an individual using the makeupstencil shown in FIG. 3 on one eye; and

FIG. 5 is a schematic illustrating an individual using the makeupstencil shown in FIG. 3 on the opposite eye.

The reader will appreciate the foregoing details, as well as others,upon considering the following detailed description of certainnon-limiting embodiments of applicators, kits, and methods according tothe present disclosure. The reader also may comprehend certain of suchadditional details upon using the makeup stencils and kits describedherein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail withreference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar componentsmay be designated by the same or similar reference numerals althoughthey are illustrated in different drawings. Detailed descriptions ofconstructions or processes known in the art may be omitted to avoidobscuring the subject matter of the present disclosure. Further, in thefollowing description of the present disclosure, various specificdefinitions found in the following description are provided only toprovide a general understanding of the present disclosure, and it isapparent to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure can beimplemented without such definitions.

The present disclosure, in part, is directed to makeup stencils and kitsthat address certain of the limitations of conventional approaches forapplying makeup, particularly, an eyeliner. Referring to FIGS. 1-2, anon-limiting embodiment of a makeup kit 100 is illustrated. The makeupkit 100 includes a packaging tray 110 and a makeup stencil 120 removablycoupled or attached to the packaging tray 110. For example, the makeupstencil 120 may be attached to the packaging tray 110 via glue orfriction. The makeup stencil 120 includes a surface 130 defining anouter region 140, a plurality of cutouts 150 in the outer region 140,and at least one indicium 160 located about a periphery of the outerregion 140 between a pair of the plurality of the cutouts 150. Eachcutout 150 is so dimensioned for application of a makeup therethrough.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup is aneyeliner. According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup kit100 includes an eyeliner applicator 170 and an eyeliner container 180.The eyeliner applicator 170 and the eyeliner container 180 may beremovably attached to the packaging tray 110. For example, the eyelinerapplicator 170 and the eyeliner container 180 may be attached to thepackaging tray 110 via glue or friction. Although FIGS. 1-2 illustratethe makeup kit 100 as including the eyeliner applicator 170, in otherembodiments the makeup kit 100 may include other applicators such as asponge applicator, e.g., for using with ink. The makeup kit 100 is notlimited in this regard.

Referring also to FIG. 3, according to the illustrated non-limitingembodiment, the surface 130 is substantially circular. In otherembodiments, however, the surface 130 may assume any geometric form,including, but not limited, to an ellipsoidal shape, a teardrop shape, aregular polyhedral shape, and an irregular polyhedral shape, derivativesthereof, and combinations thereof.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, each cutout 150 includesa pair of arcuate edges 190 defining a crescent tip 200. Otherconfigurations are possible depending on the usage requirements orpreferences for the particular makeup stencil 120, includingconfigurations where the plurality of cutouts 150 are generallywedge-shaped when viewed from above. For example, each cutout 150 cangenerally be a pre-defined equilateral, isosceles, or scalene trianglewhen viewed from above. According to certain non-limiting embodiments,the plurality of cutouts 150 include varying cutout areas. According tocertain non-limiting embodiments, the cutout areas of the plurality ofcutouts 150 increase along a contour of the surface 130 (e.g., clockwiseor counterclockwise when viewed from above). According to theillustrated embodiment, the makeup stencil 120 includes six cutouts. Inother embodiments, however, the makeup stencil 120 may include fewer ormore than six cutouts. The makeup stencils and kits described herein arenot limited in this regard. The varying cutout areas can be used toachieve different styles of makeup.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the at least one indicium160 includes a plurality of radial lines or tabs 210. According tocertain non-limiting embodiments, the indicia 160 include up to tenradial lines. For example, the indicia 160 may include two or more,three or more, four or more, five or more, six or more, seven or more,eight or more, or nine or more lines between a pair of the plurality ofcutouts 150. The at least one indicium 160 is configured to measure adistance between the makeup (e.g., eyeliner), and a facial feature, asfurther detailed below.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the surface 130 includesat least one a number (e.g., “1”, “2,” “3,” etc.), a letter (“e.g., “A,”“B,” “C,” etc.), and a symbol (e.g., “∘,” “▴,” etc.) associated with thecutout areas. The surface 130 can include any of a virtually unlimitedvariety of numbers, letters, alphanumerics, colors, shapes, designs, orcombinations of any of these, for example, so long as they can be usedto identify a cutout area of the plurality of cutouts 150. Uponconsidering the present description, those having ordinary skill mayreadily design or identify other possible numbers, letters, or symbolsthat can be used to identify a cutout area of the plurality of cutouts150. Other configurations are possible depending on the usagerequirements or preferences for the particular makeup stencil 120,including configurations where the surface 130 does not include anynumbers, letters, or symbols.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup stencil 120 isformed of a substantially transparent or translucent material so thatthe numbers, letters, or symbols are visible from the rear. According tocertain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup stencil 120 may be composedof a substantially pliable and lightweight material such as thinplastic, paper, or cardboard.

Referring also to FIG. 4, in using the makeup stencil 120, the makeupstencil 120 is positioned in proximity to an individual's eye E.According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the user depresses themakeup stencil 120 against the face F, thereby forming close contactbetween a certain cutout 150 and the face F. The user then applies theeyeliner through the cutout 150 on one eye, e.g., by generally followingthe edge or contour of the cutout 150 with the eyeliner. Concurrently orsubsequently, the user measures the distance or angle between a cornerof the eyeliner and a facial feature, e.g., a distal tip of the eyebrowB. This can be accomplished for example by counting the number ofindicia 160 between the eyeliner and the eyebrow B. Referring also toFIG. 5, the makeup stencil 120 is reversed or rotated and positioned inproximity to the opposite eye. According to certain non-limitingembodiments, the user can use the same number of indicia 160 between theeyeliner and the eyebrow B to apply a substantially symmetric eyelinerto the opposite eye. In this regard, the indicia 160 comprising theplurality of lines or tabs 210 disclosed herein may resemble and operatelike a ruler or protractor.

According to certain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup stencil 120can be used for various applications or occasions, e.g., for applyingtheatrical makeup, for clowns, for sporting event attendees, or forattendees of a dark area such as a nightclub. For example, the makeupstencil 120 can be used for applying a fluorescent or glow-in-the-darkink. The makeup stencil 120 is not limited in this regard. Further,although FIGS. 4-5 illustrate the makeup stencil 120 used on the eyes,in other embodiments the makeup stencil 120 can be used around otherfacial features such as lips. For example, the makeup stencil 120 can bepositioned in proximity to the corners of an individual's lips, and usedto measure the distance or angle between the corner of the lips andanother facial feature, e.g., a nostril of the nose. According tocertain non-limiting embodiments, the makeup stencil 120 can be used fornon-makeup applications such as when trimming facial hair and/oreyebrows B. For example, the makeup stencil 120 can be positioned inproximity to an individual's eyebrows B, and the eyebrows B can betrimmed by generally following the edge or contour of the cutout 150with a pair of scissors.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference tocertain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled inthe art that various changes in form and detail may be made thereinwithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as definedby the appended claims and their equivalents.

1. A makeup stencil comprising: a surface defining an outer region; aplurality of cutouts in the outer region, each cutout so dimensioned forapplication of a makeup therethrough; and at least one indicium locatedabout a periphery of the outer region between a pair of the plurality ofcutouts.
 2. The makeup stencil of claim 1, wherein each cutout comprisesa pair of arcuate edges defining a crescent tip.
 3. The makeup stencilof claim 1, wherein the plurality of cutouts include varying cutoutareas.
 4. The makeup stencil of claim 3, wherein the cutout areas of theplurality of cutouts increase along a contour of the surface.
 5. Themakeup stencil of claim 3, wherein the surface comprises at least one ofa number, a letter, and a symbol associated with the cutout areas. 6.The makeup stencil of claim 1, wherein the surface is substantiallycircular.
 7. The makeup stencil of claim 6, wherein the at least oneindicium comprises a plurality of radial lines.
 8. The makeup stencil ofclaim 7, wherein the at least one indicium comprises up to ten radiallines.
 9. The makeup stencil of claim 1, wherein the surface is formedof a substantially transparent material.
 10. The makeup stencil of claim1, wherein the surface is formed of a substantially pliable material.11. The makeup stencil of claim 1, wherein the makeup comprises aneyeliner.
 12. A makeup stencil kit comprising: a packaging tray; and amakeup stencil removably coupled to the packaging tray, the makeupstencil comprising a surface defining an outer region, a plurality ofcutouts in the outer region, each cutout so dimensioned for applicationof a makeup therethrough, and at least one indicium located about aperiphery of the outer region between a pair of the plurality ofcutouts.
 13. The makeup stencil kit of claim 12, wherein each cutoutcomprises a pair of arcuate edges defining a crescent tip.
 14. Themakeup stencil kit of claim 12, wherein the plurality of cutouts includevarying cutout areas.
 15. The makeup stencil kit of claim 14, whereinthe cutout areas of the plurality of cutouts increase along a contour ofthe surface.
 16. The makeup stencil kit of claim 14, wherein the surfacecomprises at least one of a number, a letter, and a symbol associatedwith the cutout areas.
 17. The makeup stencil kit of claim 12, whereinthe surface is substantially circular.
 18. The makeup stencil kit ofclaim 17, wherein the at least one indicium comprises a plurality ofradial lines.
 19. The makeup stencil kit of claim 18, wherein the atleast one indicium comprises up to ten radial lines.
 20. The makeupstencil kit of claim 12, wherein the surface is formed of asubstantially transparent material.
 21. The makeup stencil kit of claim12, wherein the surface is formed of a substantially pliable material.22. The makeup stencil kit of claim 12, wherein the makeup comprises aneyeliner.
 23. An eyeliner stencil comprising: a substantially circularsurface defining an outer region; a plurality of cutouts in the outerregion, each cutout so dimensioned for application of an eyelinertherethrough; and a plurality of indicia located about a periphery ofthe outer region between a pair of the plurality of cutouts, wherein theplurality of indicia are configured to measure a distance between theeyeliner and a facial feature.